Accountant at Runola Nigeria Limited

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and consolidate financial statements for the group, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Generate periodic financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support management decision-making.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with business units to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and analyze budget variances, providing explanations and recommendations to management.
• Assist in the preparation of long-term financial plans for the group.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
• Evaluate the financial performance of each business unit within the group.
• Provide recommendations for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.

Internal Controls:

• Implement and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard the group's assets and enhance profitability.
• Analyze cost structures and recommend improvements.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Tax Compliance:

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns for the group.
• Stay updated on tax regulations and advise management on potential impacts.
• Optimize tax positions within legal and ethical boundaries

Intercompany Transactions:

• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions among the different business entities within the group.
• Ensure proper elimination of intercompany balances during consolidation.

Audit Coordination:

• Facilitate internal and external audits for the group.
• Ensure that audit recommendations are implemented and compliance is maintained.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with auditors.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with finance teams of individual business units to gather financial data and resolve issues.
• Communicate financial results and insights to senior management.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA).
• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a diverse business environment.
• Advanced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, esp. Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of industry-specific challenges.
• Great communication and Negotiation skills
• Takes initiative, Innovative and Result-Oriented
• Strategic decision-making skills, Tactical, and can-do attitude
• Keen eyes for details
• Diplomatic and Interpersonal skills
• Integrity